A beloved Baltimore crafts fair marks a decade of bringing local makers together with the shoppers of their community.
On Sunday, Dec. 14, Greater Goods Market will celebrate its 10th anniversary at The Garage at R. House in Remington, having become one of Baltimore’s premiere craft fairs.
The celebration at R. House will include a drink special, a tote bag giveaway, a Greater Goods Bucks giveaway, a local DJ providing music, and more. It takes place from noon to 5 p.m.
One of the primary ways area artisans make a living is by selling their wares directly to people at local crafts fairs. This strengthens the local community economy, ensuring money is spent and circulated amongst neighbors and friends. In Baltimore, this happens regularly at Greater Goods Market.
Greater Goods was launched in 2015 by B. Willow owner Liz Vayda, who owns a houseplant business. B. Willow was operating as a pop-up, and Vayda was looking for more vending opportunities. The market began as a small event with only 15 vendors, but it has developed into one of the best-attended markets in the city.
“The goal has always been the same: to provide anyone with a small business or artistic practice the opportunity to sell their work and to engage with the shopper,” Vayda said.
B. Willow now occupies a nearby brick-and-mortar location close to Greater Goods’ usual home at the R. House food court in Remington. Vayda “hopes to bring more vending opportunities to life in 2026”, which would include growth for the market at its current location and collaborating with True Chesapeake and Downtown Baltimore Partnerships to bring events to other places.
“Seeing how much it has grown ten years later is an incredible feeling,” said Vayda. “It’s something I’m very proud to be part of. I’ve witnessed countless friendships and connections develop amongst vendors through the market and can’t imagine being without this community.”
Greater Goods Market has an average of 70 vendors each market at R.House and 9 markets per year. It provides over 630 yearly vending opportunities to other small businesses, artists and makers, who are devoted to the atmosphere and mission of the market.
“To me, Greater Goods is all about community and uplifting our local artists and makers who may not have access to things like a brick-and-mortar store front,” said Teresa Hammann, a workshop teacher at B. Willow and botanical designer. “Being a part of Greater Goods has meant getting to know a part of the inner workings of Baltimore’s creative community, which has also been a great inspiration for my own creative journey as an artist!”
“Greater Goods is quite literally our favorite market!! When first starting Daddy’s Cafe, we applied to so many markets and were constantly rejected,” said Jelicia Moss of Daddy’s Café. “We didn’t have much vending experience, but Greater Goods was actually one of the first events to approve us! Especially on a larger scale. The planning that goes into the GG markets is impeccable. With each event it just seems to get bigger and better. I love that we are constantly amongst such a diverse group of businesses. Each event feels thoughtfully curated. The love really flows throughout these markets. From the folks behind the scenes, to the vendors, and to customers who become like family.”
The Garage at R. House is located at 301 W. 29 St., Baltimore, MD.
